Queensland Mining Jobs – New Surge Predicted

At the Australian Steel Convention recently, Queensland’s peak resources body the Queensland Resources Council, made a clear prediction.

A new surge in the Queensland coal sector was just around the corner, bringing with it a new wave of QLD mining jobs.

It was a big day for Michael Roche Chief Executive of the Queensland Resources Council and he started his speech by saying, “despite the current tough trading environment ‘irresistible forces’ were driving the next mining investment phase.”

‘Those irresistible forces are also known as the billions of people in the developing world who aspire to the living standards that we take for granted,’ said Mr Roche.

“Australia to secure a share of the next wave of mining and resource sector investment”

According to the Queensland Resources Council, the challenge ahead as a developed, resources-rich nation, is to get Australian mining back on track, which will enable mining companies to secure a share of the next wave of mining and resource sector investment dollars.

Massive investment forecast in the Queensland Coal Mining sector

It’s no secret the speed of mining investment has throttled back over the past six to eight months, however, there is still massive investment in the sector and people looking for mining jobs in Queensland and the rest of Australia should not be disheartened.

” we must view the Queensland mining industry with a ‘glass half full’ perspective “

There is still significant mining investment in the pipeline in Queensland, especially from India. Don’t under-estimate the importance the Indian Government attaches to ensuring its 1.2 billion people have access to electricity – it’s high on their ‘to do’ list.

Indian resource company GVK’s Alpha Coal Project in the Galilee Basin is still being primed,with fellow Indian company Adani Mining’s intending to kick off its Carmichael project in the Galilee Basin as soon as is it the right conditions to start the project present themselves.

These new Queensland coal mining projects could gather speed at any time, bringing more coal mining jobs to Queensland. The word on the street is ‘be prepared’.

Galilee Basin targeted for new wave of coal mining jobs

After the completion of the three massive LNG processing plants on Curtis Island, off the coast of Gladstone, the Galilee Basin coal mines, rail and port projects could be the next big ‘mining job magnet’ in Queensland.

Mr Roche went on to say that the Australian coal industry was doing the best it could to make the most of a challenging international trading environment. At the high commodity prices where good profits were commonplace, the new focus for the coal industry in Queensland is to streamline operations and increase profitability. Profitable coal mining companies are what’s needed in Queensland. Profits drive more investment, which in turn creates 1000’s of new mining jobs in Queensland and provides local jobs for the community and suppliers.

New coal projects in Queensland are coming on-line

‘Operational streamlining’ means mining companies have been targeting excessive expenditure and trimming costs where they can,� as well as squeezing every drop of productivity out of the mining process. From extraction to shipping – nothing is neglected if is means extra savings in terms of outgoing cost reductions. This new approach has resulted in higher coal production and record coal exports – which is good news for Queensland’s economy.

At the heart of the Queensland Bowen Basin coking coal operations, new coal production projects are also coming on-line with Kestrel and the BMA Daunia Mine and two new coking coal operations with BMA`s Caval Ridge and Anglo American`s Grosvenor mine taking the spotlight.

“full-time mining employment remained steady over the 12 months to May 2013”

Quarterly data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that mining and resources sector full-time employment remained steady over the 12 months to May 2013.

Smart resource sector workers chase CGS jobs

Whilst it was conceded there have been reductions in the number of workers in Queensland coal mining operations due to many contributing factors – new mining and resource extraction technologies like coal-seam gas (CSG) had started to soak up some of the slack.

Smart resource sector workers who have a keen interest in working in the industry, have started to build new skills by completing training courses to gain new qualifications to help them transition their careers into new growth areas like coal-seam gas (CSG).

In the Coal Seam Gas sector, international mining and resources company Arrow Energy is looking to� move ahead with Queensland`s fourth CSG to LNG project near Gladstone in 2014. This the perfect opportunity to for many people to make a move into CSG and prepare for a good career in the industry.

Global demand for coal indicates a positive future

Australian mining companies prepare to battle for investment dollars

Australia must now prepare for resource sector production phase and get the coal industry in the best possible shape to allow it to compete in a global market for the next round of mining investment.

International companies will be looking to Australia for alternate sources of fuel to satisfy their country’s energy needs. Australia must be ready to respond in a new leaner and more productive way.

This means a new commitment by everyone employed in the industry to get behind the wheel and help contribute to driving this country forward and create a positive future for all.

Strong underlying growth in demand for coal forecast

It’s no secret the current global market for thermal coal is oversupplied and other commodities, however, official forecasts show that strong underlying growth in demand will make a significant dent in the current oversupply.

This will pave the way for a new era in mining jobs in Queensland and will more than likely benefit other mining activity in other States. of Australia.

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Reference: Queensland Mining Jobs – New Surge Predicted